Essential works to the planning register
On Tuesday 22 July 2025, you will not be able to search or comment on planning applications. This is because of essential maintenance needed to the software. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Private landlords and letting agents
Rights and responsibilities, tenancy agreements, deposit protection scheme and eviction.
If you rent a property to tenants, you have certain rights and responsibilities.
The GOV.UK website has information about:
- your rights and responsibilities
- tenancy agreements
- tenant deposit protection schemes
- rules for evicting tenants
We can take action against you if you do not follow the law or if you do not provide decent living conditions.
Download the document below for more information.
Private sector housing amenity standards guide (PDF, 570.02 KB)If you own or rent a room in a house in multiple occupation, go to houses in multiple (HMOs).
Letting agent redress schemes
All letting agents must belong to a letting agent redress scheme, which manages complaints between tenants and agents.
For more information, go to registering with a redress scheme as a property agent – GOV.UK.
Our minimum standards for private rented properties
Download our guide which tells you what you need to provide in your property.
Private sector housing amenity standards guide (PDF, 570.02 KB)You can also get advice from our Housing Standards team.